The Dogs Prey – A Canine Menace: A Case Report

Authors

  • R. Varun Kumar
  • M. Taqiuddin Khan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/rq4ewd93

Keywords:

Avulsed laceration, Claw marks, Multiple puncture wounds, Retropharyngeal hematoma, Massive hemorrhage.

Abstract

A 13 years old male found dead with several bite marks in the body, with some 8 to 10 dogs around that area.The deceased body was brought to Mortuary, Osmania General Hospital at 03:30 PM on 19/05/2022 by the Investigation Officer and requested for postmortem examination under section 174 Criminal Procedure Code.On postmortem examination, there were multiple claw marks, avulsed lacerations, puncture wounds present all over the body, laceration of platysma and a retro-laryngeal hematoma with fracture of 6th cervical vertebrae were noted, all were suggestive of canine tooth injury. All the internal organs were pale and cause of death was given as massive haemorrhage consequent to animal bites over head, neck and trunk.

Author Biographies

  • R. Varun Kumar

    Second Year Post Graduate, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Osmania Medical College,
    Hyderabad, Indi

  • M. Taqiuddin Khan

    Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, India

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Published

2024-01-18

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2024): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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The Dogs Prey – A Canine Menace: A Case Report. (2024). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 18(1), 35-39. https://doi.org/10.37506/rq4ewd93